PEX plumbing has become increasingly popular over the last three decades to the point where it is now the standard for water delivery systems in 70 – 80% of new home construction. Nick’s Plumbing has been installing PEX water lines since the late 1990s, and about 90% of those PEX installations are still in use,…
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If you’re searching for a new tankless water heater, you’re going to face the question “which is better gas or electric tankless water heater?” The answer to that question should be based on several factors, including initial cost, access to where the water heater is to be installed, and what energy sources are available. This…
The popularity of tankless water heaters has significantly increased over the last few years, and so has the number of manufacturers selling them. So, what brand of tankless water heater is best? The answer to that question is entirely subjective to an opinion like choosing between Ford or Chevrolet. The fact is that every brand…
When dealing with a plumbing issue at your business, there’s no time for anything but a prompt, professional plumber to get the job done right. This article will give you some information about what a commercial plumbing contractor is, and how they differ from residential plumbing companies. What is a Commercial Plumbing Contractor? A commercial…
Whether you’re installing a water heater in new home construction or having a water heater replaced, you may be thinking to yourself, “what size water heater do I need?”. If you’re looking to simply replace your water heater with the same size unit, most plumbing companies will have standard sizes in stock, ready to install.…
If you’ve ever wondered “what is a trenchless sewer line?”, you’re not alone, but it truly is simple. It’s a type of sewer line replacement that does not require digging a trench. Also known as pipe relining, it’s commonly offered by most plumbing companies and prevents homeowners landscaping from being disrupted or even destroyed. How…
A common question we hear from our customers is whether their homeowner’s insurance policy will cover broken pipes and the damage they may cause. The Answer: Yes; in most cases, your homeowner’s insurance policy will cover the emergency repair of broken water pipes and the damage caused to your home and personal property. That…
Plumbing inspections are an essential part of your home’s regular maintenance plan. In this article, we’re going to take you through the process of a plumbing inspection, who can perform plumbing inspections, and give you a rough idea of what a plumbing inspection may cost. After reading this article, we think you’ll agree that plumbing…
Is Your Garbage Disposal Humming?
Anyone that has owned a home for a few years or more has wondered why is my garbage disposal humming and not working. The sound of a humming garbage disposal is a common residential plumbing problem that can have multiple causes, but in most cases, is easily fixed. In…
Plumbing systems have been in use for almost five thousand years, and ever since their inception, there has been a need for someone to maintain and repair them. We call those people plumbers. Yes, plumbers, the guys who install your faucets and clear those nasty toilet and sewer clogs. You may not know it,…
As anyone who lives in the Houston metropolitan area can tell you, we have hard water.
WHAT EXACTLY IS HARD WATER?
Hard water is defined as water that has a higher than average mineral content. As rain water collects and is absorbed by the ground, it percolates through layers of limestone, picking up residual…
Nobody wants to say goodbye to their water heater, but sadly, every seven-to-ten years, homeowners everywhere must do exactly that. In terms of convenience, there is no greater emergency in our homes than a lack of hot water. From bathing to laundry to even cooking….everything comes to a stop without hot water.
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The plumbing system in your home is a marvel of ingenuity, developed over the last five-thousand years starting in ancient Greece. In the Roman era, the ability to bring water into Rome from the remote mountains was a significant engineering feat. Plumbing, as we know it today, began to take shape in the early 1800s…
Tankless Water Heater History 101
For more than a century, the tank-type water heater has been the standard in our homes for heating water. The design of a tank-type water heater is ideally suited for a device that is over one-hundred years old. A giant tank of water is kept hot, twenty-four hours a day by either…
Merely ten years ago, if you needed any sort of home repair services, you had to look in the yellow pages to find someone in your area, or you relied on a recommendation from a neighbor. These options often spelled disaster for homeowners, as there was no way to properly screen a company before allowing…
Summer is officially here, and in Houston, that means spending a lot more time outdoors. With the heat and humidity we have to contend with for six months or more out of the year, having access to water on the outside of our homes is crucial to our comfort and convenience. It wasn’t that long…
As we come out of the winter season, the time of year when our water heaters work the hardest, it’s a good time to pay a little bit of attention to your water heater. Your water heater is a relatively simple device, invented over one-hundred years ago and remaining almost completely unchanged in design. It’s…
It’s not a popular fact, but it is a fact nonetheless; using your kitchen, bathroom and other drains in your home will eventually create a need for drain cleaning plumbing services in Houston. Over time, the residue from everything we put into our drains builds up as grease and soap cling to the walls of your…
HOW IMPORTANT IS HAVING PROPER WATER PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME? Proper water pressure in your home is essential for many tasks that are part of our daily life. Without adequate water pressure, showering is much less satisfying and relaxing as water dribbles and trickles from the shower head. Washing your dishes in lower water pressure…
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO THINK ABOUT DRAIN MAINTENANCE?
The most straightforward answer to that question is “all the time”!
Drain maintenance in Houston does not have to involve a visit from your local plumbing company; it is something that you can do every day. One quick tip for keeping a clear drain is;…
